Last night we celebrated teachers and staff around Kyrene at the 37th annual Tempe Diablos Charities Excellence in Education Awards. We are so proud to share the 2026 winners from Kyrene School District.

Congratulations to the following members of Team Kyrene:

Teacher of the Year

Susan Juetten
Kyrene de la Mirada Leadership Academy

Class Act

Linh Sullivan
Kyrene de la Mirada Leadership Academy

Inspiration

Finnian McLarnon
Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy

Rising Star

Jacqueline Rios Ramirez
Kyrene de las Brisas

High Impact

Elizabeth Morris
Kyrene de la Mirada Leadership Academy

Lifetime Achievement

Mary Jane Rincon
Kyrene School District Office

Leadership

Ashley Lemieux
Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School